Job 34:16

If now thou hast understanding, hear this; hearken to the voice of my words.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

In Context

15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall return unto dust.

17Shall even one that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn Him that is just and mighty —

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Cross References

Job 13:2What ye know, do I know also; I am not inferior unto you.

Matthew Henry on Job 34:11-16

10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. 11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. 12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment. 13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? 14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;… Read the whole commentary →

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